I now have 4 of these hives , one assembled and 3 waiting to go. Easy to put together well made and cut and very attractive compared to polystyrene hives. I have not used plastic foundation before and I hope that they will not blow out as happens with rapeseed honey which wrecks wax. I have a Vevor electric honey extractor so can control the extraction. I have some swarm traps out and one has had bees for 2 days now and looks promising so will move into their new home soon.